Chapter 154


    Chapter 154


    Everett’s thin lips were pressed tightly together. He did not utter a single word but the tension in the air


    had plummeted to an all time low


    Dorothy had never seen him like this before and instinctively stepped back


    Seeming to realize that he had frightened her Everett’s handsome face softened a bit, and his low and


    spy voice hit her ears.


    “Mi Lopez, know this situation has put you in a tough spot, so I handle the rest on my own. If I haven’t


    done anything, 11l surely find a way to prove it”


    Now that the Lopez Corporation had decided to fire then they’d be on opposing sides in any arbitration


    or court case.


    So Dorothy wanted to clear the air with Everett fest.


    *Dorothye home with me Evell cajoled her His tone was gentle and patient, like a man trying to


    coax his rebelous wife back home.


    A stark contrast from his cold demeanor just moments ago


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    This was happening night at Karen’s doorstep


    long. Even if Karen was not home, people might recognize him due to his high–profile status and


    frequent


    Dorothy knew she couldn’t afford to keep Exere here for too long I


    magione coemt appearances


    Things could get even moreplicated


    But she didn’t want to go back with Everett either


    “As for the penalty for breaching our agreement, you can tell me when you’ve sorted things out on your


    end. I world dye it. But today isn’t a good day to talk about this. Mr. Lopez, maybe you should leave?


    This was probably the first time in Everett life that he’d been shown the door.


    But when Everett lifted his game to look at her, there was no anger in his eyes, just disappointment,


    He thought that their time together would have timed some feelings in Dorothy however slight


    Had she not so easily mentioned breaking their agreement today. Everett would have thought she was


    starting to reciprocate his feelings


    “Do you know where I just came from


    “Hmm” Dorothy was taken aback by his sudden question.


    came straight here as soon as my ne from Lumina Baynded” Everett’s slightly wrinkled shirt was


    proof of his im havent eaten anything since noon. Come with


    me


    Though Dorothy was confused by Everen sudden change of topic, his humility made his request hard


    to refuse, especially considering his previous care for her


    After a few seconch of hesitation, Dorothy nodded “Dkay”


    In the end she got into the car with Everett. This time, without Kein by her side, it was just the two of


    them


    They didn’t speak


    Just as they were about to each the restaurant, Everitts phone, which was resting on the dashboard,


    buzzed,


    Dorothy instinctively looked down to see a message from what seemed to be his father.


    “You must many Heather! You have no other choice Your mother’s conditions worsened again. She inel


    to go to the hospital roohop by herself. Luckily, the nurses found her intime. Are you really willing to


    abandon your own mother for that woman?”


    Before Dorothy could finish reading Everett had already fucked his phone away


    Then came another minute of silence, until Duruthy finally spoke, “When are you free? Let’s get our


    divorce papers.”


    “What’s the reason for the divorce? Everett suddenly tumed to look at her. “There’s nothing between


    Heather and me